Friday, August 11, 2006

I Miss You All Comments

Rating: 5.0

I came to sort a couple things
expecting comfort as of right.
There's family, my sacred blood
surely they'll stand alongside me,
...
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Herbert Nehrlich
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Identity-less friendship can be a stronger emotional pulls than blood ties, indeed. Yes... I miss you too, indeed, but relieved the pieces can keep on coming... a gentle, flowing, kindly piece again, H. t x

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Gina Onyemaechi 11 August 2006

'All pupils wide', 'ruby lips', 'silk-soft', 'sirens': beautiful word-decorations. Another gentle, touching piece of writing. And Herbs, we miss you too. I certainly do. Love, Gina.

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Raynette Eitel 11 August 2006

This really touches my heart, Herbert. It is beautifully rendered without being maudlin. It is a universally felt emotion as one returns home and finds the empty chair, remembeering voices of grandparents (or parents) long gone. Raynette

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Lawrence S. Pertillar 11 August 2006

Beautifully reflective! Personal and heartfelt! 'I Miss You All' identifies one who has found the journey long. Now longs for the warmth of familiarity only 'kindred spirits' offer. I really enjoy this poem you have written, Herbert. Very insightful. AND humanizing!

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